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Final Updated

State Police Release Name of Industrial Accident Victim

Released-Monday, March 10, 2008

Dagsboro-Ronald Harmon, 52, of Seaford has been identified as the Delaware Electric Cooperative employee killed on Friday, March 7, in Dagsboro.  The official cause and manner of death has yet to be determined by the State Medical Examiners Office.

 

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Death Investigation

Released-Saturday, March 8, 2008

Dagsboro-Delaware State Police detectives are currently investigating the death of a 52-year-old Seaford man after he died while conducting an electrical repair as part of his duties with Delaware Electric Cooperative.

On Friday, March 7, 2008 at approximately 10:50 p.m. state troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Iron Branch Road to investigate a reported industrial accident involving a Delaware Electric Cooperative employee. 

Upon arrival investigators learned the man was attempting to restore power to a dwelling when he was killed.  A preliminary investigation suggests the victim was shocked with electricity. 

The body has been turned over to the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by Medical Examiners Office.

The identity of the victim will not be disclosed until next of kin are notified. The investigation is ongoing. No other information is available at this time.

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